MG MG HS first generation

The MG MG HS first generation (2019–2023): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 9 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Model codes: AS31 · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 1,880 mm RDW | 1,876 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm RDW | 2,720 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,488–1,510 kg RDW | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,588–1,610 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,001–2,023 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 5 RDW | – |
| Doors | 5 RDW | – |
| Fuel tank | – | 37–55 L |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 190 km/h RDW | 190–210 km/h |
| Torque | – | 250–480 Nm |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 92.9% (92.4–93.4) | 92.2% | 10,512 |
| 4–5 years | 93.7% (92.7–94.5) | 91.0% | 3,028 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 21.2% | 11.7% |
| Tyres | 11.6% | 21.3% |
| Lights and electrics | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Suspension | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.9% | 1.2% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 9 versions of the MG MG HS first generation
European Union 6 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2023 | 1.5 L | 119 kW (162 PS) | Petrol | 7.5–7.6 L/100 km WLTP | 171–173 g/km | – | 14,230 |
| 2021–2023 | 1.5 L | 119 kW (162 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 1.8 L/100 km WLTP14.5–23.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | 44–54 g/km | 52–61 km | 511 |
| 2020 | 1.5 L | 119 kW (162 PS) | Petrol | – | 148 g/km | – | 3,218 |
| 2020 | 1.5 L | 119 kW (162 PS) | Petrol | – | 157 g/km | – | 2,610 |
| 2020 | 1.5 L | 119 kW (162 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 16.6 kWh/100 km NEDC | 39 g/km | – | 353 |
| 2019 | 1.5 L | – | Petrol | – | 149 g/km | – | 194 |
United Kingdom 3 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2023Excite 1.5T GDi · Exclusive 1.5T GDi · SE 1.5T GDi and 1 more trim | 1.5 L | 119 kW (162 PS) | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 7.4 L/100 km WLTP | 168 g/km | – |
| 2020–2023Excite 1.5T GDI DCT · Exclusive 1.5T GDi DCT · SE 1.5T GDI DCT and 1 more trim | 1.5 L | 119 kW (162 PS) | Petrol | 7-speed automatic | 7.7 L/100 km WLTP | 174 g/km | – |
| 2020–2023Excite 1.5T GDi Plug-in Hybrid · Exclusive 1.5T GDi Plug-in Hybrid · SE 1.5T GDi Plug-in Hybrid and 1 more trim | 1.5 L | 119 kW (162 PS) | Plug-in hybrid | 10-speed automatic | 16.6 kWh/100 km WLTP | – | 69 km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.





